Position Announcements
Watershed Data and Modeling Specialist
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science invites applications for a watershed data and modeling specialist. The successful candidate will work in partnership with the U.S. EPA Chesapeake Bay Program staff at its Annapolis office.
The successful candidate will work directly with the Chesapeake Bay Program modeling, monitoring, and nutrient teams. The goals of the position focus on the following priorities: (1) ensure that data related to watershed modeling is properly incorporated into the agricultural and nonpoint source databases and that the resultant information is properly incorporated into the Chesapeake Bay Program Watershed Model; (2) develop modeling-related software to enhance the Chesapeake Bay Program’s analytical capabilities; (3) perform calibration of models; (4) assist partners with the development and assessment of implementation plans detailing practices necessary to meet TMDL allocations; (5) assist various tasks modeling the nutrient and sediment loads resulting from alternative management scenarios, such as developing, tracking, and, as necessary, adjusting two-year Chesapeake Bay restoration milestones; (6) assist partners to ensure that local TMDLs are coordinated with the Chesapeake Bay TMDL; and (7) conduct outreach to partners to ensure proper input and interpretation of agricultural and nonpoint source data and watershed model outputs;
Candidates should have a PhD, a Master’s degree with professional experience, or equivalent commensurate experience in environmental science or related field. The successful candidate must possess demonstrated experience and knowledge with nonpoint source data and watershed modeling in the following areas: analyze, interpret, display, and QA/QC data; develop, operate, and modify databases; and develop, operate, and interpret watershed models. Excellent communication skills are required.
The successful candidate is entitled to University benefits and salary is commensurate with experience. The funding for this position is from a federal grant to UMCES. Please e-mail a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references prior to 6 July 2009 to Dave Nemazie at nemazie@umces.edu
Search will remain opened until filled. The successful candidate may be required to submit to a federal background check.
UMCES is a EEO/AA employer.